temperamenttien
Temperamenttien is the Finnish term used to describe temperaments—the enduring patterns of emotional reactivity and self-regulation that appear early in life and influence behavior across situations. Temperaments are thought to reflect innate dispositions with a biological basis, though their expression is shaped by development, environment, and experience.
Historically, temperaments trace back to ancient Greek medicine and Galen, who linked four humors to corresponding
Modern models describe temperament with several approaches. The Thomas and Chess framework identifies infant temperamental dimensions
Applications of temperament research include parenting, education, and clinical assessment, where awareness of broad temperamental tendencies
Overall, temperaments provide a useful framework for understanding stable individual differences in emotional reactivity and self-regulation,